Director of Pharmacy

The HealthCare Connection•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy Services is a clinical pharmacist leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational management, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence of all pharmacy-related programs at The HealthCare Connection (THCC). This position provides both hands-on clinical pharmacy services and organizational leadership, supporting high-quality, patient-centered care across the health center. The Director oversees entity-owned pharmacy operations, contract pharmacy relationships, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, and clinical pharmacy services, while ensuring compliance with HRSA, state, and federal regulations. The role also serves as Chair of the Pharmacy Oversight Committee, providing governance, accountability, and strategic alignment for all pharmacy services. This position is a clinical/administrative role , with an expected allocation of approximately 60% clinical practice and 40% administrative/leadership responsibilities .

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Active, unrestricted Pharmacist License in the state of Ohio
Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
3-5 years of clinical pharmacy practice experience
3-5 years of retail or ambulatory pharmacy experience

Nice To Haves

340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) or equivalent credential
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement initiatives
Strong working knowledge of 340B program operations and compliance
Experience using electronic health records, clinical decision support tools, and health information technology
Experience working within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or other Community Health Center (CHC)

Responsibilities

Direct patient care as a clinical pharmacist within scope of practice
Collaborative care with medical, behavioral health, and care teams
Medication therapy management, chronic disease management, and patient education
Clinical quality improvement and outcomes-focused interventions
Support value-based care initiatives, including medication adherence, quality metrics, and cost-of-care reduction.
Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert to interdisciplinary care teams
Develop and execute the strategic plan for pharmacy services in alignment with THCC’s mission and organizational goals.
Oversee and optimize entity-owned pharmacy operations, including staffing, workflows, patient safety, financial performance, and service delivery.
Lead and manage contract pharmacy relationships, ensuring contractual compliance, operational performance, and alignment with 340B requirements.
Direct the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including eligibility, registration, data integrity, compliance monitoring, and audit preparedness.
Provide leadership and oversight of external vendor relationships (e.g., Nuvem), including performance evaluation and transition planning for potential internalization of services.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and SOPs related to pharmacy services, 340B operations, and compliance.
Serve as Chair of the Pharmacy Oversight Committee, ensuring appropriate governance, documentation, reporting, and follow-through.
Actively participate as a member of the Joint Leadership Team (JLT).
Prepare and present pharmacy-related reports, metrics, and recommendations to senior leadership and committees.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for pharmacy staff.
Ensure compliance with all applicable HRSA, 340B, DEA, Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, CMS, and federal/state pharmacy regulations.
Lead and support internal and external audits, including HRSA/340B, DEA, and state board audits.
Maintain robust internal controls, documentation, and monitoring systems to ensure program integrity and transparency.
Partner with compliance and finance teams to develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans.
Serve as the organizational subject matter expert on pharmacy compliance, controlled substances, and medication safety.